The internal and external pressures of life can be overwhelming. When our back is against the wall it is easy to be desperate. It can actually be a good thing as it forces us to act but it can also get dangerous.

The danger of desperation comes from the mindset it brings. It creates an attitude of the end justifies the means. Meaning that it doesn't matter how you get what you want as long as you get it. This encourages one to take risks and also bend the rules in search of shortcuts.

If one uses this desire and does not bend the rules or take irresponsible shortcuts, then they will accelerate their progress and use desperation as a force for good. They say necessity is the mother of invention and desperation turns the knob of necessity to the extreme.

Desperation can cause incredible creativity and innovation. It can spur someone to success and bring out strengths and characteristics hidden in the comfort zone. After which you will use your solution to help others facing the same predicament.

If you can avoid getting yourself to a stage of desperation. i.e. putting yourselves in positions of high responsibility and taking high risks then please do. However, if you find yourself in a desperate state know that you can channel it to become an advantage.